OIL BLOCKS AUCTION: Gov’t negotiating with oil companies; no drilling prospects approved
The Guyana Government through the Ministry of Natural Resources confirmed on Wednesday that it remains engaged in a robust negotiation...
Body of drowned student,18, recovered at Rock Stone
Yesterday, at about 07:45hrs, the body of Adiel Thomas was found floating at Rock Stone, Essequibo River, 20 feet away...
Repeat of allegedly false declarations by Ramps Logistics’ lands Exxon court
Ramps Logistics Guyana has once again found itself in hot water with the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) over false declarations,...
“2024 AND ONWARDS”: Education Ministry unyielding as resumption of teachers’ strike looms
Guyana’s Education Ministry is resolute in its stance that negotiations with the Guyana Teachers Union (GTU) must be restricted to...
MODEC awards FPSO topsides integration contract to Singaporean group
Seatrium Limited, a prominent player in the global offshore, marine, and energy sectors, recently announced the acquisition of a significant...
83-Y-O man reportedly commits suicide
Police in Regional Division Three are investigating an alleged suicide that occurred today at Hubu, East Bank Essequibo (EBE). It...
Dharamlall’s success at congress has no weight for future in government- Jagdeo
By Abena Rockcliffe
Despite the rape allegations that saw him being removed from government, Nigel Dharamlall continues to enjoy strong embrace...
Omai appoints new Country Manager; secures new prospecting licence from GGMC
Omai Gold Mines Corporation, commonly referred to as "Omai Gold," has unveiled the appointment of a new country manager, Marcel...
“Oil and gas activities cannot be linked to low fish catch” – FAO study...
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has concluded in its study on low fish catches in Guyana, that oil and...
”Mashup Kingdom” by Guyanese artiste is theme song for Antigua’s 2024 Carnival
By: Sueann Wickham
This week, the Guyana Standard brings to you the story of Guyanese singer Patrick Joseph, better known as...
















